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Pain returned with 2x2" swelling above 2 wk microdiscectomy incision. when compressed it causes same preop radiculopathy pain. what could cause this?
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Swelling post op: If the bulging feels like fluid, it could be a spinal fluid leak, which is a known risk of spinal surgery. You should contact your surgeon.
Answered 4/16/2013
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